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. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 26, Page 2 . 1987 . . A roval of Plans and S Council was referred to the Keithson Addition. ecifications for Keithson Addition memorandum (1/23 87) from Barry Peters of SEH regarding .-~- - Peters reviewed the plans for utilities and street improvement as shown on t~ map he displayed. He advised the developer will retain a contractor to complete the work and constructions costs would be paid by the developer. He stated that SEH had prepared the plans to City standards and they will be inspecting the project to ensure it is constructed to those standards. Hicks moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the plans and specifications for utilities and street for the Keithson addition, as outlined by Barry Peters of SEH. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Reclassification from Collector to Minor Arterial Street - County Road D, from Fairview Avenue to I-35W Council was referred to letter from Ramsey County Department of Public Works (12/22/86) regarding the reclassification of County Road D. Engineer Christoffersen explained the reclassification would qualify the roads mentioned for sources of funding not now available to the County, in the event improvements to those roads are necessary in the future. He noted the letter states the County has no immediate plans for improvements on the roads proposed for reclassification. Hicks asked if the City would be requested to participate in the cost of , improving this road in the event it is reclassified. Along the same vein, May Woodburn asked if there was a difference in cost participation when a street was reclassified. Engineer stated the Council could anticipate a request from the County for some financial assistance for improvement of the road; normally the County requests the City pay a portion of the curb and gutter costs, He was unaure if there is a cost differential when a street is reclassified. Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council adopt Resolution No. 87-5; SupportinR the Reclassification of County Road D, from Fairview Avenue to I-35W, from a Collector to a Minor Arterial Street. -,~. In discussion, Mayor Woodburn adVised he would like to pursue the question regarding the extent of the City's participation in cost of improvements and the cost participation differential if the street remains as a collector versus reclassification to minor arterial. Hansen questioned how receipt of this information would affect the outcome of their decision. Mayor Woodburn advised if he was aware that a larger amount of cost participation was eminent due to the reclassification, he would auggest approval of the resolution contingent upon there being no difference in assessments to Arden Hills if the road is improved in the future. . Hicks moved to amend the motion, seconded by Peck, to include the language: "subject to the change in classification not affecting normal improvement cost assessments to the City of Arden Hills. [Hicks noted for clarification: normal improvement costs to City are aa indicated by the Ensineer to be assessments for curb and gutter] Sather suggested it may be more appropriate to direct a letter of inquiry to the County, requesting they advise Council of future plans for improvement of the road. He stated this would be a better approach than placing a contingency on the motion; also it would not delay reclassification process. Mayor Woodburn asked the Clerk Administrator if there was a deadline for . approval of the resolution. .